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The IoS delivers the ASA’s courses and is a member organisation. Whether you are a teacher, coach, employer or club you will find everything you need to know about qualifications or educating your workforce.

THE IoS

Information for Employees

If your employer wants you to take IoS training, or if you want to know how IoS accreditation can help you find a job as a swimming teacher, here is everything you need to know.

Who is the IoS?

The Institute of Swimming has an educational branch which delivers ASA courses for aspiring swimming teachers and coaches. We give you all the information and advice you need, making us the largest trainer of swimming teachers and coaches in England.

What do you teach?

IoS courses include the UKCC/ASA in Coaching levels 1 to 3, 1 and 2 in Teaching Aquatics, in addition to various teaching certificates in swimming for people with disabilities, adult and child, aquatic fitness, and more. We also provide National Curriculum training for primary school teachers who need to teach swimming to their pupils. All our courses focus on safety, swimming technique, and excellence of teaching quality.

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The IoS delivers the ASA’s courses and is a member organisation. Whether you are a teacher, coach, employer or club you will find everything you need to know about qualifications or educating your workforce.